Cygnet

Maintenance Assistant

Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/14/2025
Description
Cygnet Bostall House located in Abbey Wood, is a 6 bed high dependency complex care service for men with a learning disability and associated complex needs.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Maintenance Assistant to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks in order to ensure the home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

No specific qualifications needed however applicants will need to have a general background of maintenance work i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating.

You will work 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your Day-to-Day…

  • Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep building, plant, and services in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed.
  • Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
  • Ensure all equipment used is clean and well maintained.
  • Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards
  • Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights
  • Test and record all portable appliances as specified in Group procedures

We Are Looking For People Who Have…

  • Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors role
  • Previous experience of repairing of various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work.
  • Preferably hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Carpentry or plumbing.
  • A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
  • A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company paid Life Assurance scheme
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Subsidised meals on duty
  • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
  • For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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